Police seized a total of P544,000 worth of illegal drugs from two women and a man tagged as high-value individuals (HVIs) in Marikina City on Thursday, Aug. 17. Eastern Police District (EPD) Director Wilson Asueta identified the suspects as Marcelo Grande Jr., 39; Fatima Pastores, 35; and Bainot...
The territorial dispute between the cities of Taguig and Makati has now affected the Philippine National Police (PNP) as the organization confirmed that some police stations in “Embo” areas will be transferred to its new jurisdiction. File photo courtesy of Mark Balmores / MANILA BULLETIN PNP...
The local governments of Valenzuela and Quezon Cities conducted mega job fairs offering local and overseas employment on Tuesday, Aug. 15, and Friday, Aug. 18. The Quezon City government, through the Migrants Resource Center (MRC) of the Public Employment Service Office (PESO),...
The Taguig City government criticized the Office of the Court Administrator (OCA) for issuing an opinion that a writ of execution is needed to enforce the Supreme Court (SC) decision transferring 10 barangays in Makati to Taguig. In a decision dated Dec. 1, 2021, the SC ruled that the...
A construction worker died while four others were hurt after a wall at a construction site at the Quezon City Hall compound collapsed on Thursday evening, Aug. 17. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said that rescuers responded to the area after the wall collapsed at the Civic Center B Building,...
Oreo, Cadbury, Eden, Cheez Whiz, Tang, and Toblerone: As Filipinos, it's safe to say you've snacked on some of these offerings from Mondelez Philippines. As the brand continues its commitment to promote mindful snacking, Mondelez looks back and expresses gratitude to everyone who has been with them...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Fifty local and indigenous farmers from two hinterland barangays in this city have gained skills in organic farming after they graduated from the Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan on Sustainable Agriculture Program (KSK-SAP) of the SM Foundation Inc. (SMFI) on Wednesday, August...
Six men were arrested by members of the Pasig and Mandaluyong police stations in separate drug busts. In Pasig, three suspects were arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at around 12:30 a.m. in Barangay Pinagbuhatan. The suspects were identified by Eastern Police District (EPD) Director Wilson...
The San Juan City local government said that it will hold its “Makabagong San Juan Barangay Caravan” in Barangay Onse on Friday, Aug. 18, as part of its efforts in expanding the distribution of quality services to residents. Makabagong San Juan Barangay Caravan is the city's first one-stop-shop...
The Valenzuela City local government, along with the National Nutrition Council (NNC), ImagineLaw and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), led the culminating activity for the 49th National Nutrition Month at the Valenzuela City Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 15. (Photo from Valenzuela...
CEBU CITY – An organization of accredited real estate salespersons assured that it will work closely with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) to prevent the proliferation of “colorum” real estate developers and unlicensed agents across the country. ANTHONY...
Three barangays in Pasig City have implemented initiatives and offered free services to pregnant women and mothers in celebration of National Breastfeeding Awareness Month this August. Photo from Pasig City Nutrition Committee / MANILA BULLETIN The breastfeeding program in Barangay San Antonio...
